The 14 Most Memorable Giorgio Armani Red Carpet Looks

Easy elegance is at the core of Giorgio Armani’s designs, and in celebration of his 80th birthday, we take a look at some of the house’s most pivotal red carpet dresses. The Italian maestro has a deft touch with his womenswear collections, often creating looks in a subtle palette of white, blue, and black. One of Armani’s most loyal award-show attendees is Academy Award–winner Jodie Foster, who has long had a soft spot for his minimalist approach to glamour. As she took to the stage to accept an award at last year’s Golden Globes, her dress certainly stole the spotlight. Also a standout in Armani is actress Cate Blanchett, whose looks at Cannes were particularly spell-binding. And it’s not only the seasoned red carpet stalwarts that are slipping into his dresses—bombshell Katy Perry lit up in a sea-inspired sequined frock at a post Grammy party, and actress Naomie Harris put a youthful touch on eveningwear from the designer’s fall 2013 collection in a crop top and pleated skirt.